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How Fishtown neighbors organized for a pedestrian safety win

More than 500 residents advocated for change, leading to 40% longer crosswalk times on Girard Avenue It can be dangerous…

10 hours ago

Protecting community gardens, PA’s green energy package & more

Check out the latest sustainability news: City Council votes to protect one of the city’s oldest and largest community gardens.…

5 days ago

Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. plan to tackle housing & climate change

Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two…

6 days ago

Safe Streets, Refinery Leaks & Soaring Eagles

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Safer streets coming to Pine and Spruce. Philadelphia Bike Action held a citywide…

2 weeks ago

Rally Against Rate Hikes, Free ‘How City Council Works’ Training, Native Plants Guide & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that…

3 weeks ago

Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn…

4 weeks ago

Eco-Explainer: SEPTA is in a Funding Crisis. What’s the deadline to save it?

The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need…

4 weeks ago

Primary Elections, Bike to Work Day, and TWO New Arboretums

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for…

1 month ago

Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

1 month ago

1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more

Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first…

1 month ago